Agents rescue undocumented immigrant near Ocotillo
OCOTILLO, Calif. (KYMA, KECY)-El Centro Sector Border Patrol agents rescue an undocumented immigrant near Ocotillo.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) says it rescued a man in the Jacumba Wilderness region Saturday evening.
El Centro Sector Communications Dispatch notified El Centro Station agents of a distress call made by a man who illegally crossed the international boundary in the mountains 22 miles west of Calexico. Â
The undocumented immigrant called 911 and said he was lost and dehydrated. Agents responded to the location and began searching for the man. Â
Upon locating the man, agents provided him with water.
Agents say the situation was assessed and the 29-year-old man did not need medical attention.Â
The 29-year-old was sent back to Mexico.
